Sense of Place

Sometimes creativity comes from a strong sense of place, a good foundation for which you can build on. I happen to be a landscape painter and so my sense of place is ever present in my work. But what is a sense of place? For me it’s a place where ...

You feel comfortable (freedom)

You feel safe

You feel protected

You feel connected

You feel proud

You feel charitable

You feel motivated

You feel inspired

You feel loyal

In my case, I feel creative

So, can you think of ways to show your sense of place through your art or creative expression? In my case it’s representing the scenic beauty of the area I call home, but I also have written poetry and produced short films about it.

Give it some thought and see if your sense of place is, or can become, the inspiration of your creativity. There are also many different mediums that you could use that may further represent your endeavors. Go ahead, create something that would show someone who is not from where you live, what it means to you to have a sense of place.